Team India leaves for England; First Test starts July 9

Mumbai, June 23: An 18-member Indian team led by captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni yesterday (June 22) left for England to compete in the five-match Test series, starting at Trent Bridge, Nottingham on July 9.

The England tour commences on June 26 with a three-day game in Leicester. The visitors are to play one more warm-up three-day game against Derbyshire (July 1-3) before the first Test begins from July 9.